One of the most controversial provisions is the phased increase of the $7.25 an hour federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. Biden has acknowledged that he believes the minimum wage increase is unlikely to survive as part of the package. 2 House Republican, argued that Democrats have rushed the legislation to the floor -- and said it will "bail out blue states" while "paying people not to work." Biden is looking to overcome those Republican objections by continuing to appeal directly to the American people this week. "My hope is that the Republicans in Congress listen to their constituents," he said.

Source: CNN February 21, 2021 05:37 UTC